Located at No. 135, Shangxiao Street, Hualien City, "Rare Delicacy Knife-Shaved Noodles" is a small noodle shop that specializes in knife-shaved noodles. The store is situated on the first floor of a multi-story building, with a simple and unadorned exterior that gives a homely feel. After seeing good reviews on Google, I decided to come and try it out.

Upon entering the shop, the dining environment is simple and clean, with a good number of local patrons. There are plenty of seats, but the space between tables is slightly narrow, so one needs to be careful when moving around. There is a refrigerator where you can select your preferred side dishes, with each plate priced around 35 NTD. I chose okra, dried tofu, and pig ears; while the flavors were average, they were still suitable as side dishes.

For the main course, I ordered the knife-shaved noodles with half tendon and half meat. The noodles are indeed hand-shaved, with uneven widths that add to the texture. The noodles are chewy and firm, making you want to have bite after bite. The broth is refreshing, with a moderate level of saltiness, and paired with beef tendon and beef, the meat is tender and melts in your mouth, complementing the noodles well. Additionally, I noticed that the table next to me ordered mu shu fried noodles and zhajiang noodles, which looked quite good.

In terms of pricing, the noodles here are about 110 NTD, which is considered affordable and offers good value for money. Overall, "Rare Delicacy Knife-Shaved Noodles" is a noodle shop worth trying. Both the texture of the noodles and the flavor of the broth are satisfying.

After contemplating for a long time, I finally visited the business district in Hualien. Every time I pass by, it's always crowded, and it was rare to see fewer people, so I decided to eat here.

The mu xu fried noodles are very fragrant, and what's special is that there's a layer of crispy egg on top, giving it a unique texture. The combination of the crispy egg and the wood ear mushrooms is excellent and delicious.

The beef noodle soup with half tendon and half meat has a nice broth, with chili oil that is very fragrant but not spicy. The only downside is that the half tendon and half meat isn't soft enough.

As for the noodles, they are freshly shaved and cooked knife-cut noodles. I think the thickness is just right—not too thin or thick. There are some slightly broken noodles, but after all, handmade noodles won't be as precise as machine-made ones, and the texture is very rich.

The restaurant has plenty of seating, and there are many varieties of side dishes. If I have the opportunity next time, I will definitely try some of them!